Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Adult Education

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_012
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To enable students to learn process education and the content, functions and initial research skills of education in the process.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the theoretical and practical aspects of the adult education process.

Skills

1.Will be able to conduct lessons for an adult audience, using different leadership styles.

Competences

1.Students will be competent in the practical implementation and research of adult education.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Preparation for seminars; the assigned independent work is prepared; studying literature; preparing for the final exam.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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In order for the student to obtain a successful assessment, the differentiated test requirements must be met: - attitude towards education, dynamics of development, active activity in seminars (30%); - independent work done by the student (50%); - written final exam of the study course (20%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The concept of adult education, the main problem and contradiction of the adult education study course
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Changes in the adult education system in the 21st century
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Changes in the adult education system in the 21st century
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of adult education and models of pedagogical interaction
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of adult education and models of pedagogical interaction
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Regularities of formation of adult classes. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Regularities of formation of adult classes. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Safe behavior in different situations and environments.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Safe behavior in different situations and environments.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pillars of modern education
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pillars of modern education
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The concept of adult education, the main problem and contradiction of the adult education study course
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Changes in the adult education system in the 21st century
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of adult education and models of pedagogical interaction
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Regularities of formation of adult classes. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Abilities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Safe behavior in different situations and environments.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pillars of modern education
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Robert Robinson. Trivium 21c: Preparing Young People for the Future with Lessons From the Past. Independent Thinking Press, June 12, 2013.

2.

Pedro De Bruyckere, Paul A. Kirschner, Casper D. Hulshof. Urban Myths about Learning and Education. 1st edition. Academic Press, March 18, 2015.